Earring

ABSTRACT

An earring configured for insertion in an artificially-created cavity in a wearer&#39;s ear, such ear tissue cavity being bounded by a first hole in the ear tissue and a second hole opposite the first hole. The earring includes an earring post dimensioned to be inserted through at least the first hole of the ear tissue cavity. A first insulating component is associated with the earring post and is configured to at least partially enclose the first hole of the ear tissue cavity. A second insulating component is associated with the earring post and is configured to at least partially enclose the second hole, whereby, the first and second insulating components serve to improve maintenance of the temperature inside the ear tissue cavity by assisting in controlling heat loss from such cavity.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The Quantified Self is a movement to incorporate technology to improvedaily function by use of self-tracking data. With the Quantified Selfmovement becoming prevalent, more people are looking to incorporatetechnology acquire data regarding aspects of a person's daily life interms of inputs (e.g. food consumed, quality of surrounding air), states(e.g. blood oxygen levels, body temperature), and/or performance. Thisself-monitoring concept combines wearable fertility sensors withcomputing devices to produce an output to improve daily functioning.

Many thermometers are currently available for measuring a wearer'sinternal body temperature at a given time, after which they are removed.However, most of them do not offer a convenient way of measuringtemperature over a time interval due to their bulky size and/oruncomfortable design. The sensing devices that are commerciallyavailable measure temperature through a naturally enclosed cavity (e.g.ear canal, armpit, vagina, rectum, and mouth), see, US PatentApplication Publication US2002/0068877 to Abramoritch, US PatentApplication Publication US2005/0281314 to Fraden, and US PatentApplication Publication US2012/0238900 to Rechberg or skin, see, USPatent Application Publication US2011/0158284 to Goto and U.S. Pat. No.7,787,938 to Pompei. The natural cavity provides a measure of the body'sinternal temperature.

An exemplary technology lag area with these thermometers has been shownthrough their lack of convenience and comfort. Many at home productsrequire manual temperature measuring; therefore, continuous or periodictemperature monitoring is troublesome and most times unattainable. Awearable thermometer that accurately measures small changes in usefultemperature is needed to acquire information about the wearer'sphysiological state (e.g. fever, stress, menstrual cycle). Also, a bulkysensor design is common for the current temperature monitors, with sizeand/or discomfort not permitting a person to wear the device duringdaily activities or sleeping for continuous temperature measurements.

As such, the development of a wearable device for measuring the wearer'saccurate useful temperature during daily activities or sleeping isneeded in the field. Further, a thermometer that offers constantmonitoring through a convenient at-home device is desired. This willadvance the Quantified Self movement by offering a controllable,self-tracking method for determination of fever, stress and/orfertility. Additionally, this advancement will benefit the field with areduction in medical cost by eliminating excess doctor visits andproviding a natural method to determine fertility compared to medicine.

SUMMARY

In one specific embodiment, the present invention provides an earringincluding a fertility monitoring system including an earring device formeasuring a useful temperature through an artificial created cavity,meaning a cavity in the device wearer's body that is not a result ofnatural anatomy, this temperature also known as created cavitytemperature (CCT). The CCT is distinctly different than a person'sinternal body temperature (IBT) and surface body temperature (SBT),where the temperature inside the created cavity does not need tocorrelate on a relationship basis with IBT and/or SBT. In onenon-limiting example, the disclosed device is similar to an earring,which can be worn during sleep to monitor a woman's fertility trends,where the created cavity was the result of an ear piercing procedure. Inthis example, the device is inserted into the created cavity through thetwo holes, an entrance and exit, originally formed by the piercingprocedure. In another non-limited example, the device may be similar toa belly button ring.

A second embodiment, the device also composes a temperature sensor,which can be positioned, for example and without limitation, withinand/or through the created cavity. The sensor operates periodically orconstantly through a specific time interval and reads temperatureperiodically or constantly.

In another embodiment, the temperature measuring device contains aminiaturized transmitter with optional wireless communicationcomponents. To power these components, some require batteries and somedo not.

According to one embodiment, the device partially or completely closesthe gap at the two or more cavity openings through which the device wasinserted into the created cavity. This closure may serve to physicallyaffix the device in the created cavity. An example of such a closure issimilar to an earring backing in which the backing of the earringaffixes the earring to the ear when assembled. According to anotherembodiment, the means of closure includes an insulating component thatmore stably maintains the temperature inside the created cavity.

In a further embodiment, the device encompasses miniaturized low powerrechargeable battery components to provide power to the system.

In another embodiment, the transmitter has no battery source andreceives power through harvesting the energy from Wi-Fi and othersignals for device communication.

The current system utilizes an artificially created physiologic cavity,in which the temperature measurement is regulated by CCT. This createdcavity does not exist within the natural body. The device can beassembled so as to partially or completely close the artificiallycreated cavity.

The system can also be capable of incorporating a small, compact,lightweight design, for example using soft or flexible materials,increasing the comfort and ease for wearing at home during sleep.

It is contemplated that, in operation, the system is used formeasurement of CCT, with information available for tracking and/orderiving medical useful information and determining fertility, fever,sickness or constant temperature monitoring system for hospital use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A full and enabling disclosure, including the best mode thereof, to oneof ordinary skill in the art, is set forth more particularly in theremainder of the specification, including reference to the accompanyingFigures. The Figures illustrate certain aspects of the current inventionand together with the description, serve to explain, without limitation,the principles of the invention. Like reference characters used thereinindicate like parts throughout the several drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the overall device.

FIG. 2 illustrates the placement of the device within an artificialcavity, which provides an area where temperature is measured.

FIG. 3 depicts a block diagram of the device hardware connection inrelation to the created cavity.

FIG. 4 demonstrates a flow chart of the data processing after the devicecollects temperature data.

FIGS. 5A-C illustrate a non-limiting example of a woman wearing thedevice and device embodiments.

FIG. 6 graphically presents the relationship between tracked temperaturevalues over one month and ovulation prediction.

FIG. 7 is a prototype described in Example 1.

FIG. 8 illustrates the TI Sensor Tag app used to measure temperature inExample 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of thepresently disclosed subject matter, one or more examples of which areset forth below. Each embodiment is provided by way of explanation, notlimitation, of the subject matter. In fact, it will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be madeto the present disclosure without departing from the scope or spirit ofthe disclosure. For instance, features illustrated or described as partof one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to yield a stillfurther embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosurecover such modifications and variations as come within the scope of theappended claims and their equivalents.

Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value,and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range isexpressed, another aspect comprises from the one particular value and/orto the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed asapproximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understoodthat the particular value forms another aspect. It will be furtherunderstood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant bothin relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the otherendpoint.

As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that thesubsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, andthat the description comprises instances where said event orcircumstance occurs and instances where it does not.

The present disclosure is generally directed towards a device to measurea useful body temperature. More specifically, the device measures thecreated cavity temperature (CCT) within an artificial created cavity inliving tissue or the wearer's body into which the device is inserted.This current device provides a wearable thermometer that continuously orperiodically measures temperature for a convenient, comfortable methodof continuously tracking the wearer's temperature.

CCT are measurements only available from an artificially created cavityin the wearer's body, where the created cavity is formed artificially,as in a non-limiting example, an earring piercing procedure. Thedisclosed device measures CCT within the created cavity to track thewearer's useful temperature. The aspects of the created cavity arefurther described below. CCT is not the same temperature measurement ascore body temperature (CBT), internal body temperature (IBT), basal bodytemperature (BBT) body cavity temperature (BCT), and/or surface bodytemperature (SBT). This is recognized by reason that the temperatureinside the created cavity does not need to equal and/or correlate on arelationship basis with CBT, IBT, BBT, BCT and/or SBT. Moreover, it issuitable if CCT measurements are a perfect match, higher, lower, or nota 1:1 relationship to body temperature.

The disclosed device can offer a practical design that provides meansfor a comfortable and convenient method of continuously or periodicallytracking the wearer's temperature while sleeping. For example, but notlimited to, the shape of the device resembles a small, stud earringstructure that is wearable on the body, through a wearer's earlobe or awearer's belly button. This device allows for wireless communication toan external system for tracking continuously or periodically measuredCCT, which can be used for the non-limiting example of determination offertility by identifying changes in CCT associated with the biologicalevent of ovulation.

By means of the disclosed device, CCT measurements are obtainable forreliable temperature readings across time. In a non-limiting example,CCT measurements can help assist in the determination of fertility.Within this example, CCT readings are evaluated to differentiate the CCTlocal minimum during a given night's sleep, where the local minimum isdefined by the lowest CCT reading within a pre-established time period.Then local minima can be plotted in relation to time for fertilitytrends. Additionally, CCT can be tracked over 24 hours and temperaturescompared across different days and nights to determine patterns, for anon-limiting example, to identify or predict the wear's date ofovulation.

Traditional fertility thermometers assist in tracking a woman'sovulation trends by measuring her basal body temperature (BBT) through anatural body cavity. These devices do not offer the most accurateovulation results due to temperature measurements taken after awakeningwith a non-convenient thermometer. The current device will eliminate theneed to awaken before temperature measurements can be taken and moreaccurately identify the low temperature within a given night's sleep,because the low temperature does not necessarily occur at the time ofwaking. This will be accomplished by a small, wearable temperaturesensor located within an artificial created cavity in the body thatoffers continuous or periodic readings of CCT.

Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention includes a multiplicity ofindividual components to makeup the disclosed device that can be, in anon-limiting example, approximately % inch×114 inch in total size. Theminiature transmitter 101 is attached to the temperature sensor 103,with optional insulating components 102 partially or fully enclosing anartificial cavity when installed in the body. The device may or may notneed a miniature battery 104, depending on the type of system.

The miniature transmitter 101 is used for interfacing the temperaturesensor to a measurement tracking or control device. For a non-limitedexample, the shape includes a small, spherical housing, approximately114 inch diameter, containing all electrical components needed tooperate the temperature sensor 103, in a manner well known in the priorart of electronics. The transmitter is positioned on the distal end ofthe device and can be connected to an insulating component 102, whichare both located outside of the artificial created cavity. Thetransmitter contains the capability to isolate, amplify, filter noise,linearize, and convert input signals from the temperature sensor 103 andsend a standardized output signal to the control device. Commonelectrical output signals ranges are used.

The optional insulating components 102 can be used to partially orcompletely close the artificial cavity where the CCT is measured. Thiscomponent is used to partially or fully enclose the two (entry and exit)ends of the created cavity for more controlled temperature measurement.One insulating component can be permanently located on the distalportion of the device, and a second insulting component can bepositioned on the removable proximal portion of the device. Theinsulting components are made out of a thermal insulating material, anon-limiting example, of which includes synthetic materials such aspolyester and polyester blended with other materials such as nylon,spandex or elastin and natural materials such as wool or treated silks,to help control heat loss from the created cavity.

The temperature sensor 103 is a small linear or non-linear rod-likestructure, located within and/or through the created artificial cavity,which can be in electronic communication with a circuit board preloadedwith operational software for the sensor. The temperature sensor 103 cansense or measure temperature or temperature changes constantly orperiodically using specific or nonspecific time intervals. In anon-limiting example, this sensor functions to accurately detect smalltemperature changes, for measurement orders of about 1 to 0.01 degreeFahrenheit. The temperature sensing means is shown as a unitary sensorunit, although a plurality of sensors can be used. This sensor canoptionally operate as a battery-free, wireless sensor node that includessensors for temperature, humidity, and light, along with an externaloutput.

In this non-limiting example, the optional miniature battery 104 ispositioned on the removable, proximal portion of the device, next to theinsulating component 102, at the furthest end from the transmitter andoutside of the created cavity. This is a low powered battery used tooperate the device. In another example, the optional miniature batteryis positioned on the non-removable portion of the device.

The miniature battery 104 is not needed when using a receiver as thepower source. A development kit can replace the need for a low powerbattery by converting energy from radio waves (RF energy) into DC powerfor complete operation of the wireless sensor nodes and other low-power,untethered devices. An example, without limitations, of the receiverincludes the Lifetime Power® Energy Harvesting Development Kit forWireless Sensors, featuring PIC® MCUs with nanoWatt XLP technology. Thiskit includes continuous power output with roughly an RF range of −5.0dBm to 20 dBm, configurable output voltage of 1.8V to 4.2V and wirelessrange of at least 3 meters.

The current device has two parts, including a proximal portion that isable to be disconnected from the distal portion. The distal portionconsists of the miniature transmitter 101, optional insulating component102 and the temperature sensor 103. The removable proximal portion ofthe device contains an optional insulating component 102 with an optionfor a miniature battery 104. In an embodiment not shown, the miniaturebattery is located in the distal portion of the device. The proximalportion is connected to the distal portion by means of the temperaturesensor 103, with the proximal portion encompassing the capability todetach by manually sliding off, similar to an earring back. By removingthe proximal portion of the device, inserting the distal portion of thedevice through a created cavity, a non-limiting example of an earringpiercing, and returning the proximal portion onto the device, CCT can bemeasured and tracked.

Shown in FIG. 2, the current device is inserted through an artificialcreated cavity 105, which provides an area for the useful temperaturemeasurement of CCT. The CCT of the created cavity 105 can be measured bythe partial or complete closure of a space between the tissue 106 by theinsulating components 102, temperature sensor 103, transmitter 101and/or an earring backing. The artificially created cavity 105 has atleast two holes, comprising of at least an entry hole and exit hole forthe current device. This created cavity can be a linear or non-linearcavity, as in the non-limiting example of a narrow non-linear tunnel,i.e. belly button piercing. This creates a small bounded area, anon-limiting example of about 1 mm radius and 5 mm length, through thewearer's body for temperature measurements of CCT. A non-limitingexample of tissue 106 used for the created cavity is the earlobe, wherethe insulating components 102, transmitter 101, or an earring backingpartially or fully close the hole in the earlobe.

Additionally, two or more artificially created cavities can be utilizedfor measuring CCT in one body. A non-limiting example, two differenttemperature sensing devices can be used in two different createdcavities to measure two CCT values simultaneously within separatecreated cavities. Further, these different sensing devices can be usedto derive a single CCT.

FIG. 3 depicts a diagram of the temperature sensing device hardwareconnection. As seen in the diagram, a transmitter is connected to theoptional first insulating component. The first insulting component isused to partially or fully close the distal end of the created cavity.Within the created cavity, the temperature sensor is connected to thefirst insulating and second insulting components, where the temperaturesensor is the sole device located within the created cavity. Theoptional second insulating component is used to partially or fully closethe proximal end of the created cavity. The second insulating componentis connected to an optional battery outside of the created cavity. Thebattery can be used to power the temperature sensor and/or transmitter.FIG. 4 illustrates a non-limiting flow chart of data processing appliedto CCT measurements or values.

In the non-limiting example, shown in FIGS. 5A-C, when commonelectronics manufacturing techniques are applied to the device, thedevice can be made to be worn in a manner as simple as wearing anearring. With its small, compact design, this wireless thermometer isintended for continuous wear during normal daily or nightly activities.The size, wearer-friendliness, and non-manual operations allow thewearer to not interrupt daily activities or awaken while the device isreading the wearer's useful temperature of CCT. Further, the CCTinformation can be wirelessly sent to an external PC or memory devicefor tracking temperature.

When temperature is sensed, it is transmitted, and then recordedwirelessly to a receiver. The receiver records CCT in a format thatretains the CCT value, which sensing device it came from (used todistinguish between different devices when using more than one device atonce), and the time. Two or more temperature sensors can be utilizedwith separate created cavities within one body. When more than onetemperature sensor is used at once, the receiver can obtain alltemperature readings. These temperatures can be compared and analgorithm can be applied to arrive at one temperature value for thattime. For example, but not limited to, one sensing device is used in theleft ear with another sensing device used in the right ear. In anon-limiting example, when the receiver obtains both temperaturereadings, the lowest temperature value is chosen for use in additionalcalculations.

The recorded temperature values can be plotted against time and analgorithm applied to find local and global minima and maxima. Further,global minima for a given time period can be plotted against sequentialtime periods. For example, but not limited to, using the minimum CCT fora given night, which is then implemented across many nights. Withapplying the algorithm to plot CCT for many nights, quantified patternsare determined and ovulation trends are revealed. One can then drawconclusions derived from ovulation patterns to determine or predictoutcomes for physiological consequence and/or state.

The mam algorithm is used to determine local and global minima andmaxima; although, various optional algorithms can be employed. Anon-limiting example of this is seen where an algorithm is used tocalculate IBT or BBT by measuring CCT for assistance in determination offertility.

FIG. 6 graphically illustrates the use of temperature measurements inrelation to time for determination of fertility. It is known in the artthat determining when ovulation occurs can be verified by means oftracking the elevation in body temperature during a woman's fertilitycycle, where this temperature rise comes abruptly at the time ofovulation. This temperature rise is caused due to the secretion ofprogesterone during the latter half of the cycle, which increases thebody temperature about one-half degree Fahrenheit. During the first halfof the menstrual cycle, the temperature fluctuates around 97.2 to 98.0degree Fahrenheit, and then in a space of 1-2 days, the temperatureundergoes a rather steep rise of about one-half or more degreesFahrenheit, to around to 99.0 degree Fahrenheit. The temperature remainsat this higher level until the next menstrual bleeding. With thisinformation, one can extract that, on average, ovulation occurs 1-2 daysbefore the steep rise in temperature. This small increase in temperatureexplains the need for a temperature sensor that accurately detectssmall, 0.1 to 0.01 degree Fahrenheit, changes.

The disclosed device 1s meant for long-lasting use. The materials andelectronic components provide strength and capability for continuouswear during the wearer's normal daily activity. If the device providesincorrect readings or other problems, the device maybe disposed by meansof the user or manufacturer.

In this disclosure, it is expected that this device will find use todetermine fertility. This at-home temperature sensing device is used todraw conclusions derived from patterns about the wearer's physiologicalconsequences and/or state, for example, but not limited to, ovulation,pregnancy, birth control, and/or menstrual cycle. This device alsoprovides capabilities to obtain information based on early detection ofone's health issues, like needing to take specific medications orvitamins. This device could also be used for other medical applications,by way of non-limiting example as seen in detection of fever and/orsickness. Further, this device can be used for deriving information formedical tracking and implemented for hospital use in circumstances thatrequire constant or periodic temperature monitoring.

While the present subject matter has been described in detail withrespect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated thatthose skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of theforegoing may readily produce alterations to, variations of, andequivalents to such embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the presentdisclosure is by way of example rather than by way of limitation, andthe subject disclosure does not preclude inclusion of suchmodifications, variations and/or additions to the present subject matteras would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Example 1

Sealevel Systems 9233 Sensor Tag-based prototype was utilized to measureand differentiate ambient temperature and created cavity temperature(CCT). The temperature sensor hardware was designed to model thedimensions of an earring post such as that illustrated in FIG. 7consists of:

-   -   a. TI SensorTag Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE)        development board 107    -   b. Micro NTC thermistor probe, encased in a 21XT gauge Type 304        stainless steel hypodermic tube 108    -   c. Sealevel custom SensorTag firmware to read the NTC thermistor        and to provide the temperature as a BLE service    -   d. A 2xAA battery pack with On/Off switch, powering the SenorTag        with 336 hours of estimated battery life 109    -   e. iOS-compatible device with Bluetooth capabilities (i.e.        iPhone 4s or later, iPad (3rd generation) or later, iPad mini or        later, iPod touch (5th generation) or later) is required to        connect the SensorTag BLE device (Note: Android-compatible        devices with BLE can also be used)

The 9233 Sensor Tag based prototype was programmed with Sealevel customfirmware, to read the NTC thermistor and to provide temperature as a BLEservice. Specifications for the software are as follow:

-   -   a. Firmware supplier: Sealevel Systems, Inc.    -   b. Firmware version: 1.5    -   c. Thermistor range: [14.99, 60.14] degrees Celsius    -   d. Estimated resolution: +/−0.3 degrees Celsius    -   e. BLE GATT Spec Health Thermometer (0x1809) compliant    -   f. TI SensorTag iOS app by Texas Instruments version 3.5 to        connect the SensorTag device and read/log the temperature data        (Note: Android TI SensorTag app may also be used)

To log temperature data using the 9233 Sensor Tag-based prototype, thefollowing procedure was used:

-   -   a. On an iOS-compatible device, the SensorTag by Texas        Instruments app. as illustrated in FIG. 6 was downloaded and        installed on an iOS device.    -   b. The iOS device's Bluetooth was turned on, and the SensorTag        app was launched    -   c. The Sensor Tag-based prototype 2xAA battery pack was switched        to ON    -   d. In the SensorTag app, the SensorTag device was selected and        the connection occurred.    -   e. Once connected, the Amibent Temperature service was selected        and then the “Show graph” option was selected    -   f. The graph displayed the temperate reading, updated once per        second. The app was kept open to log the data from the        SensorTag-based prototype    -   g. The temperature log was sent via email from the SensorTag        graph by selecting the lower-left icon (pencil and paper) to a        provided email address. The log was provided as an attachment to        the email in comma separated value (csv) format.    -   h. The SensorTag app was closed to stop logging.

The Sealevel Systems 9233 Sensor Tag-based prototype was used todemonstrate the ability to accurately measure ambient temperature whennot mounted in the ear. During testing, the prototype measured atemperature averaging 24.75 deg Celsius over approximately 5 minutes ata measurement frequency of 1 measurement per second with the earringbacking in place and elastic backing in place but not adhered.

Additionally, the Sealevel Systems 9233 Sensor Tag-based prototype wasused to explore sensor range. Using the same set-up to measure ambienttemperature, the prototype measured temperature to demonstrate receptionof signal from 25 feet from an iPhone, including receiving signalthrough the human body (torso) and sheetrock walls. The prototypemeasured temperature averaging 24.88 deg Celsius over approximately 15minutes (1 measurement per second) with no interruptions when thereceiver moved out to 25 feet with periodic intervening bodies or wallsbetween the receiver and transmitter.

To measure CCT, the Sealevel Systems 9233 Sensor Tag-based prototype wasused in an artificially created cavity in the ear lobe. The hollowedcreated cavity was partially closed using an insulating backing on oneside of the ear lobe and an earring backing on the other. The prototypemeasured the created cavity temperature averaging 36.93 deg Celsius overapproximately 2 minutes at a measurement frequency of 1 measurement persecond.

This experiment demonstrated the Sealevel Systems 9233 Sensor Tag-basedprototype has the ability to measure and differentiate ambienttemperature and created cavity temperature over time. The measuredambient temperature corresponded to the room temperature during themeasurement time as measured by a common household thermostat. Themeasured created cavity temperature was higher than ambient temperatureduring its measurement time. As well, the sensor was able to measuretemperature when the receiver and sensor were 25 feet apart withperiodic intervening bodies or walls between the receiver andtransmitter.

What is claimed is:
 1. An earring configured for being inserted into andworn in an artificially-created ear tissue cavity in a wearer's eartissue bounded by a first hole in the wearer's ear tissue and a secondhole in the wearer's ear tissue opposite the first hole, the earringcomprising: an earring post connected to the earring structure anddimensioned to be inserted through at least the first hole of the eartissue and into the ear tissue cavity; a first insulating componentassociated with the earring post and configured to partially orcompletely enclose the first hole of the ear tissue cavity; and a secondinsulating component associated with the earring post and configured topartially or completely enclose the second hole of the ear tissuecavity, whereby, the first insulating component and the secondinsulating component serve to maintain the temperature inside the eartissue cavity by facilitating the reduction of heat loss from the eartissue cavity.
 2. The earring of claim 1, wherein at least one of thefirst insulating component and the second insulating component is madeout of a thermal insulating material.
 3. The earring of claim 2, whereinthe thermal insulating material is selected from a group consisting ofpolyester blended with nylon, polyester blended with spandex, andpolyester blended with elastin.
 4. The earring of claim 1, furthercomprising an electronic temperature sensor adjacent at least one of thefirst insulating component and the second insulating component.
 5. Theearring of claim 1, further comprising a closure adjacent at least oneof the first insulating component and the second insulating component.6. The earring of claim 1, further comprising an earring structureconnected to the earring post.
 7. The earring of claim 1, furthercomprising: a closure adjacent the first insulating component; and anelectronic temperature sensor adjacent the second insulating component.8. An earring configured for being inserted into and worn in anartificially-created ear tissue cavity in a wearer's ear tissue boundedby a first hole in the wearer's ear tissue and a second hole in thewearer's ear tissue opposite the first hole, the earring comprising: anelectronic temperature sensor; the electronic temperature sensor beingconfigured, upon the earring being inserted into the ear tissue cavity,to measure a first temperature measurement within the ear tissue cavityand at least one second temperature measurement of another part of thewearer's body and to create a third temperature measurement using thefirst temperature measurement and the at least one second temperaturemeasurement; and an electronic transmitter configured to wirelesslytransmit a fourth temperature measurement established using at least oneof the first temperature measurement, the second temperaturemeasurement, and the third temperature measurement.
 9. The earring ofclaim 8, further comprising: an earring post including the electronictemperature sensor; and the earring post being dimensioned to beinserted through at least the first hole of the ear tissue and into theear tissue cavity.
 10. The earring of claim 8, further comprising atleast one insulating component configured to partially or completelyenclose at least one of the first hole and the second hole of the eartissue cavity.
 11. The earring of claim 8, further comprising at leastone battery that powers the electronic temperature sensor and theelectronic transmitter.
 12. The earring of claim 8, further comprising:at least one power supply that powers the electronic temperature sensorand the electronic transmitter; and wherein, the power supply harvestsenergy from radio waves, Wi-Fi signals, or other signals.
 13. Theearring of claim 8, wherein the temperature of at least one of the firsttemperature measurement and the second temperature measurement occursintermittently, periodically using specified time intervals, orsubstantially continuously.
 14. A device configured for being insertedinto and worn in an artificially-created ear tissue cavity in a wearer'sbody tissue bounded by a first hole in the wearer's body tissue and asecond hole in the wearer's body tissue opposite the first hole, thedevice comprising: an electronic temperature sensor; the electronictemperature sensor being configured, upon the device being inserted intothe body tissue cavity, to measure a first temperature measurementwithin the body tissue cavity and at least one second temperaturemeasurement of another part of the wearer's body and to create a thirdtemperature measurement using the first temperature measurement and theat least one second temperature measurement; and an electronictransmitter configured to wirelessly transmit a fourth temperaturemeasurement established using at least one of the first temperaturemeasurement, the second temperature measurement, and the thirdtemperature measurement.
 15. The device of claim 14, further comprising:a post including the electronic temperature sensor; and the post beingdimensioned to be inserted through at least the first hole of the bodytissue and into the body tissue cavity.
 16. The device of claim 14,further comprising at least one insulating component configured topartially or completely enclose at least one of the first hole and thesecond hole of the body tissue cavity.
 17. The device of claim 14,wherein the device further comprises a closure.
 18. The device of claim14, further comprising at least one battery that powers the electronictemperature sensor and the electronic transmitter.
 19. The device ofclaim 14, further comprising: at least one power supply that powers theelectronic temperature sensor and the electronic transmitter; andwherein, the power supply harvests energy from radio waves, Wi-Fisignals, or other signals.
 20. The device of claim 14, wherein thetemperature of at least one of the first temperature measurement and thesecond temperature measurement occurs intermittently, periodically usingspecified time intervals, or substantially continuously.